4 JUNE 1927, Page 2

Tokyo • believes that Chang Tso-inn's fall is imminent; and

the Japanese garrisons at Nanking arid Tientsin are being reinforced. If Chang Tso-lin really disappears a situation which has lasted for nearly sixteen years will be changed. Who will replace the . Manchurian War Lord ? There are several aspirants,- any one of whom might try to take his place, but.will any of them be strong enough to rule alone as. Chang did ? . It is signifi- cant that Mr. Coolidge has approved of the plan to move the American Legation if necessary 'from Peking to Tientsin.